Engineering Technician (Job Planning Leader)

United States Fleet Forces Command • Portsmouth, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician (Job Planning Leader) serves in the Quality Control Branch, Process Controls Division, Office of the Chief Engineer, Engineering and Planning Department at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. This position provides leadership in job-planning engineering support for assigned shipyard availability projects and serves as a liaison between waterfront execution and Engineering and Planning Department technical codes on product quality matters.

The role ensures funding issues are resolved so work can proceed as scheduled, conducts troubleshooting ship checks as needed, and develops and maintains a database of documented changes with pertinent information from change documents. The position also provides guidance and leadership to lower-graded personnel on the project availability team.

The position requires rotating shift work, travel that may include CONUS and OCONUS or remote locations, and continuous use of personal protective equipment during work shifts. Work takes place in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents may be present. The employee must complete a pre-appointment physical examination, participate in medical surveillance programs, obtain and maintain required security clearance and a U.S. passport, and be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully pass applicable employment verification.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Must wear personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Must participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Must work rotating shifts.
• At least one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience applying knowledge of computer systems, including AIM, AIM-EP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience participating in meetings and discussing technical matters with management at various levels and across engineering disciplines, including mechanical, structural, electrical, and combat.
• Experience applying general engineering concepts and familiarity with shipyard processes and methods.
• Experience solving complex problems and leading and supporting engineers in day-to-day functions using basic project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in job-planning engineering support for assigned shipyard availability projects.
• Liaise between waterfront execution and Engineering and Planning Department technical codes on product quality matters.
• Ensure funding issues are resolved so work can be accomplished as scheduled without delay.
• Conduct troubleshooting ship checks to investigate shipboard situations as they arise.
• Develop and maintain an active database of documented changes and pertinent information from change documents.
• Provide guidance and leadership to lower-graded personnel on the project availability team.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
• Wear required personal protective equipment for the duration of the work shift.
• Participate in required medical surveillance programs and travel as required.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed